Why study Languages, Linguistics and International at UNE?

In our globalised world, economies and cultures are increasingly interdependent. As a result, the effects of internal politics, foreign policy and diplomacy are impacting nations and individuals worldwide like never before. This presents fantastic opportunities for you to secure employment across a wide range of industries and careers that require multilingual and linguistic professionals.

At UNE, you can indulge your passion for travel while you gain your degree, with our overseas language study units. We have exchange agreements with more than 15 universities, from France to China, and Germany to Japan, allowing you to immerse yourself in the language and culture of your choice. We also offer our courses completely online, helping you to integrate your studies into your life alongside your professional or personal responsibilities.

Our range of languages, linguistics and international-focused degrees are designed to give you the skillsets you need to excel in politics, business and economics, and within the social structures of our interconnected world. Our language offerings focus not only on fluency in speaking, reading and writing, but also on cultural studies. You can choose to become fluent in Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish.

Our students speak to the quality of our offerings by awarding us the maximum 5-star rating for Overall Experience in Languages (Good Universities Guide 2024, undergraduate and postgraduate).

Become future fit for a rapidly changing world. Explore our languages, linguistics and international courses now.

Courses by study level

Why study with us?

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The greatest aspects of UNE would be the relationships UNE holds with overseas universities and the opportunities students have to study abroad.

Sam Finlayson, Bachelor of Languages and International Business

Languages, Linguistics and International careers

The study of a language, linguistics and/or international culture is a qualification that can open many doors, both domestically and internationally, helping you to future fit yourself for a career in:

  • government, inter-governmental and non-government organisations
  • defence forces
  • environmental advocacy
  • human rights advocacy
  • immigration
  • intelligence agencies
  • international diplomacy
  • international commerce
  • journalism
  • overseas development assistance.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
19 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 19 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2025
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Five Stars for
Social Equity

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity

Good Universities Guide 2025
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Five Stars for
Graduate Employment

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-time Employment

Good Universities Guide 2025 (Undergraduate)

What happens next?

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1. Decide on your course

Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.

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2. Apply

2025 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.